The LE3 3 Leicester (Leicester Forest) Postcode Sector
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The LE3 3 postcode sector is within the county of Leicestershire.
According to the 2021 Census, the LE3 3 postcode sector is home to 15,033 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 253 already in use, that leaves 147 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the LE3 3 postal code is Leicester Forest East followed by Braunstone, and LEICESTER.
The LE3 3 Postcode shares a border with LE3 1 (LEICESTER), LE3 2 (LEICESTER, Braunstone), LE9 9 (Desford, Newbold Verdon, Botcheston), LE9 2 (Kirby Muxloe), LE9 7 (Earl Shilton, Thurlaston, Elmesthorpe), LE19 1 (Meridian Business Park, Enderby, LEICESTER) and LE19 4 (Enderby, Lubbesthorpe).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of LEICESTER.
- LE3 3 is in the LE3 district, within the LE Leicester area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Swan House Delivery Office.
- Area: 1.66 sq mi (4.29 km² / 1,060.53 acres).
- Crossed by the M1 motorway.
Street list for LE3 3
HINCKLEY ROAD A47
A-roadLEICESTER FOREST EAST TOWN, Leicester Forest East, Leicestershire
A Road
USRN: 2801521
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| PARK DRIVE | 120 |
| KIRBY LANE | 84 |
| CANTRELL ROAD | 72 |
| BRAUNSTONE LANE | 71 |
| OWEN CLOSE | 68 |
| CHURCHILL DRIVE | 50 |
| HARDIE CRESCENT | 50 |
| LUBBESTHORPE BRIDLE ROAD | 49 |
| DUNSTALL AVENUE | 43 |
| CHAPLIN COURT | 43 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 948 |
| Vehicle crime | 315 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 250 |
| Public order | 235 |
| Other theft | 162 |
| Shoplifting | 126 |
| Burglary | 125 |
| Other crime | 65 |
| Drugs | 43 |
| Possession of weapons | 13 |
| Bicycle theft | 12 |
| Robbery | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Fossebrook Primary School
Academy sponsor led
Holmfield Avenue West, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3FF
Head: Mrs Joanne Stone
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2019-05-02
Pupils: 205
Kingsway Primary School
Academy converter
Kingsway North, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3BD
Head: Mrs Germaine Mckinnon
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2022-06-15
Pupils: 305
Stafford Leys Community Primary School
Academy converter
Stafford Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3LJ
Head: Mr Andrew Kitchen
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2021-05-26
Pupils: 559
The Winstanley School
Academy converter
Kingsway North, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3BD
Head: Mr David Bennett
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-09-13
Pupils: 622
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £339,583 | 63 | £398,430 | 48 | £363,675 | 44 | £366,501 | 73 |
| Semi-detached | £260,381 | 98 | £250,935 | 122 | £254,178 | 96 | £249,702 | 114 |
| Terraced | £232,650 | 18 | £246,081 | 31 | £225,962 | 26 | £225,486 | 35 |
| Flats | £134,083 | 6 | £232,500 | 2 | £145,083 | 3 | £200,667 | 3 |
Important postcodes and buildings
LE3 3BD is the postcode for BLOCK U, Winstanley High School, Kingsway North, BLOCK B,G,I,P, Winstanley High School, Kingsway North, BLOCK F, Winstanley High School, Kingsway North, Block A, The Winstanley School, Kingsway North, Block B,G,I, The Winstanley School, Kingsway North, Block D & H, The Winstanley School, Kingsway North, BLOCK B,G,I, Winstanley High School, Kingsway North, BLOCKS A,B,C, Kingsway Primary School, Kingsway North, KINGSWAY PRIMARY SCHOOL, KINGSWAY NORTH, BRAUNSTONE TOWN, BLOCK A, Winstanley High School, Kingsway North, BLOCK D,H, Winstanley High School, Kingsway North, BLOCK E, Winstanley High School, Kingsway North, Kingsway Primary School, Kingsway North, and BLOCK C, Winstanley High School, Kingsway North
LE3 3FF is the postcode for BLOCK A, Holmfield Cp School, Holmfield Avenue West
LE3 3FN is the postcode for Forest House Medical Centre, 2a Park Drive
LE3 3GJ is the postcode for Croft Church Of England Primary School, Brookes Avenue, Croft
LE3 3JG is the postcode for BLOCK A, Kirby House, Block A, Kirby Lane
LE3 3LJ is the postcode for Main Block, Stafford Leys Primary School, Stafford Leys, BLOCK A, B, C, Stafford Leys Cp School, Stafford Leys, and THE NEW BLOCK, Stafford Leys Cp School, Stafford Leys
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